apple butter recipe

So if you went apple picking and you picked more apples than you know what to do with, why not make this Easy Homemade Spiced Apple Butter?

Easy Homemade Spiced Apple Butter

apples

water

honey

vanilla extract

lemon juice

lemon zest (grated)

cinnamon

nutmeg

allspice

cloves

salt

Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized saucepan.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce to lowest setting and cook until apples are soft, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and with an immersion blender, purée until smooth.

Continue to cook, uncovered, on the lowest setting. At this stage, make sure you stir every couple of minutes to prevent the apple butter from forming a crust at the bottom of the pot.

Cook until thickened. This can take anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on the original water content of your apples. A good test is when the apple butter no longer runs off the spoon.

Portion into jars and refrigerate.

This easy Apple Butter recipe lets the slow cooker do all the work with minimal hands-on time. Rich, buttery, &amp; packed with spiced apple flavor.

No Peel Slow Cooker Apple Butter

lbs of apples,

apple cider vinigar

apple cider

brown sugar

sugar

ginger

tsp allspice

tsp pure vanilla extract

Add the quartered apples, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, and lemon juice to a large saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover the pan, turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat, keep covered, and let sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours.

Set a food mill that's fitted with the largest straining plate over the bowl of your slow cooker. Push the apples and all the liquid in the saucepan through the food mill into the slow cooker bowl, which will separate the apples from the core and peel. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the vanilla, to the apple pulp and stir to mix.

Cook the mixture on high for 8 hours, stirring every once in a while. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 3-4 hours on high, until the apple butter is thick and deep brown. (*See notes about temperature below.) To test that it's done, place a small dish in the freezer for a few minutes. Spoon a bit of the apple butter onto the frozen dish and let sit for about 5 minutes. This will cool the apple butter quickly, allowing you to test it's thickness.

Store apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Pour the hot mixture into very clean, dry glass jars leaving about 1/4 inch at the top. Using a damp cloth or paper towel, wipe the tops of the jar to ensure a clean seal. Cap and screw on lids, leaving them a bit loose.

Bring a large pot of water, or water-bath canner, to a rolling boil and gently lower the jars into the boiling water using tongs. The water should cover the jars by at least 1/2 inch. Let process for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the water bath and place upside down on a dry towel laid out on a flat surface. Allow to cool completely.

Once the jars are cool, check the seal by gently pressing down on the center of the lid. If it pops up and down (often making a popping sound), it is not sealed. If that should happen to a jar or two, just store the preserves in the refrigerator and use it within 3 weeks. Properly sealed jars can be stored in the cupboard for up to 12 months.

To preserve apple butter, spoon into sterilized jars and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. 

Hi Rebecca, 
I'd love to give this a try it sounds divine, Here in the UK the weather is changing and fall is well and truly here. This would be perfect for using up apples, So comforting and delicious!! I don't have a food mill so should I just peel and core the apples and skip that step or do you know of a better way?  I am fairly new to your site but your recipies are lovely and very inspiring. Thank you 
Melita

This crockpot apple butter recipe is a wonderful treat during the fall! And with these instructions for how to can apple butter you'll be able to enjoy it all year round!

Slow Cooker Apple Butter for Canning

4-5 Pounds Apples in Various Varieties

Cups Sugar*

Crockpot

Pint Jars,

Wash, peel, core apples.

Slice them as thin as possible.

Place apples and sugar into crockpot.

Place crockpot on low and cook for 8-12 hours (I do overnight).

Using a whisk, thoroughly mix apples until they become smooth. Or use a blender if apples were not sliced thinly enough.

Follow jar prepping directions given in the Water Bath Canning post here.

Process in large pot for 10 minutes.

Let cool for a few hours, lable, and put away!

For Canning:

This easy Apple Butter recipe made in the crock pot is the perfect way to use apples if you&#39;re planning on going apple picking in the fall!

Crock Pot Apple Butter

apples (peeled, cored, finely chopped (honeycrisp, gala, ambrosia))

brown sugar (not packed)

Place the apples in a slow cooker. Top with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg and mix well.

Cover and cook high 5 hours, or low 10 hours, stirring once halfway, until the apples are tender and dark brown.

Uncover and puree with an immersion blender.

Cook on high uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Spoon into jars or containers, cover and refrigerate.

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This easy Apple Butter recipe made in the slow cooker is the perfect way to use apples if you're planning on going apple picking in the fall!
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

This homemade apple butter is velvety, rich, and tastes like apple pie!

Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter

lbs apples (softer, sweet varieties)

light brown sugar (, packed)

tsp nutmeg

Peel, core and chop apples.  Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir until well mixed.

Cover and cook on low setting 6-8 hours&nbsp;or until the butter is thickened and broken down.&nbsp; Overnight works well for this too.

Transfer to a food processor&nbsp;to purée.

If apple butter is too thin, transfer back to crockpot, remove lid and cook on low until thickened. Stir often as apple butter thickens to prevent scorching.

Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.&nbsp; Apple butter can be frozen as well.

This Apple Butter Recipe is so delicious that you&#x27;ll want to enjoy it all year. Our homemade apple butter is made with simple ingredients. Plus, your home will be filled with the delightful smell of fresh apples as it cooks on the stove.

Apple Butter Recipe

apples, peeled, cored, sliced

apple cider or juice

Place the apple slices and apple cider in...

Place the apple slices and apple cider in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes stirring often...

Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes stirring often until apples are soft.

Puree apples using a stand blender or metal...

Puree apples using a stand blender or metal immersion blender.

Stir in brown sugar and spices. Simmer uncovered...

Stir in brown sugar and spices. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 45 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla....

Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Cool 5 minutes, then puree again for a smooth texture.

Let cool before spooning into jars and placing...

Let cool before spooning into jars and placing in the refrigerator. Spread 2 tablespoons on toast or rolls.

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